scholarly journals Investigation of Anti-fouling and UV-Cleaning Properties of PVDF/TiO2 Mixed-Matrix Membrane for Humic Acid Removal

Membranes ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 16
Author(s):  
Yeit Haan Teow ◽  
Boon Seng Ooi ◽  
Abdul Latif Ahmad ◽  
Jit Kang Lim
Keyword(s):  
Humic Acid ◽  
Surface Morphology ◽  
Membrane Fouling ◽  
Membrane Surface ◽  
Energy Conditions ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Model Substance ◽  
Titanium Dioxides

Natural organic matters (NOMs) have been found to be the major foulant in the application of ultrafiltration (UF) for treating surface water. Against this background, although hydrophilicity has been demonstrated to aid fouling mitigation, other parameters such as membrane surface morphology may contribute equally to improved fouling resistance. In this work, with humic acid solution as the model substance, the effects of titanium dioxides (TiO2) types (PC-20, P25, and X500) on membrane anti-fouling and defouling properties were comparatively analysed. The aims are (1) to determine the correlation between membrane surface morphology and membrane fouling and (2) to investigate the anti-fouling and UV-cleaning abilities of PVDF/TiO2 mixed-matrix membranes with different membrane topographies and surface energy conditions. The mixed-matrix membrane with P25 TiO2 exhibited the most significant UV-defouling ability, with a high irreversible flux recovery ratio (IFRR(UV)) of 16.56 after 6 h of UV irradiation, whereas that with X500 TiO2 exhibited both superior anti-fouling and defouling properties due to its smoother surface and its highly reactive surface layer.

Fouling mitigation in humic acid ultrafiltration using polysulfone/SAPO-34 mixed matrix membrane

2013 ◽  
Vol 67 (9) ◽  
pp. 2102-2109 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. U. M. Junaidi ◽  
C. P. Leo ◽  
S. N. M. Kamal ◽  
A. L. Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Humic Acid ◽  
Membrane Surface ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Permeate Flux ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Water Permeation ◽  
Fouling Mitigation ◽  
Uf Membranes

Although ultrafiltration (UF) membranes are applicable in wastewater and water treatment, most UF membranes are hydrophobic and susceptible to severe fouling by natural organic matter. In this work, polysulfone (PSf) membrane was blended with silicaluminophosphate (SAPO) nanoparticles, SAPO-34, to study the effect of SAPO-34 incorporation in humic acid (HA) fouling mitigation. The casting solution was prepared by blending 5–20 wt% of SAPO-34 nanoparticles into the mixture of PSf, 1-methyl-2-pyrrolidinone and polyvinyl alcohol at 75 °C. All membrane samples were then prepared using the phase inversion method. Blending SAPO-34 zeolite into PSf membranes caused augmentation in surface hydrophilicity and pore size, leading to higher water permeation. In the HA filtration test, mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) with SAPO-34 zeolite showed reduced HA fouling initiated from pore blocking. The MMM with 20 wt% SAPO-34 loading exhibited the highest increment of water permeation (83%) and maintained about 75% of permeate flux after 2.5 h. However, the SAPO-34 fillers agglomerated in the PSf matrix and induced macrovoid formation on the membrane surface when excessive zeolite was added.

scholarly journals Mixed-Matrix Membrane Fabrication for Water Treatment

Membranes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (8) ◽  
pp. 557
Author(s):  
Tawsif Siddique ◽  
Naba K. Dutta ◽  
Namita Roy Choudhury
Keyword(s):  
Membrane Fouling ◽  
Interfacial Polymerization ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Scale Production ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Separation Processes ◽  
Typical Application ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Matrix Membranes

In recent years, technology for the fabrication of mixed-matrix membranes has received significant research interest due to the widespread use of mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs) for various separation processes, as well as biomedical applications. MMMs possess a wide range of properties, including selectivity, good permeability of desired liquid or gas, antifouling behavior, and desired mechanical strength, which makes them preferable for research nowadays. However, these properties of MMMs are due to their tailored and designed structure, which is possible due to a fabrication process with controlled fabrication parameters and a choice of appropriate materials, such as a polymer matrix with dispersed nanoparticulates based on a typical application. Therefore, several conventional fabrication methods such as a phase-inversion process, interfacial polymerization, co-casting, coating, electrospinning, etc., have been implemented for MMM preparation, and there is a drive for continuous modification of advanced, easy, and economic MMM fabrication technology for industrial-, small-, and bulk-scale production. This review focuses on different MMM fabrication processes and the importance of various parameter controls and membrane efficiency, as well as tackling membrane fouling with the use of nanomaterials in MMMs. Finally, future challenges and outlooks are highlighted.

scholarly journals Halloysite Nanotube-Ferrihydrite Incorporated Polyethersulfone Mixed Matrix Membrane: Effect of Nanocomposite Loading on the Antifouling Performance

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (3) ◽  
pp. 441
Author(s):  
Syarifah Nazirah Wan Ikhsan ◽  
Norhaniza Yusof ◽  
Normi Izati Mat Nawi ◽  
Muhammad Roil Bilad ◽  
Norazanita Shamsuddin ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Membrane Fouling ◽  
Membrane Filtration ◽  
Pure Water ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Recovery Ratio ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Halloysite Nanotube ◽  
Water Emulsion ◽  
Oh Groups

Membrane filtration is an attractive process in water and wastewater treatment, but largely restricted by membrane fouling. In this study, the membrane fouling issue is addressed by developing polyethersulfone (PES)-based mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) with the incorporation of hydrophilic nanoparticles as an additive. Ultrafiltration MMMs were successfully fabricated by incorporating different loadings of halloysite nanotube-ferrihydrates (HNT-HFO) into a polyethersulfone (PES) matrix and their performance was evaluated for the separation of bovine serum albumin (BSA) solution and oil/water emulsion. The results show that wettability is endowed to the membrane by introducing the additive aided by the presence of abundant -OH groups from the HFO. The loading of additive also leads to more heterogeneous surface morphology and higher pure water fluxes (516.33–640.82 L/m2h) more than twice that of the pristine membrane as reference (34.69 L/m2h) without affecting the rejection. The MMMs also provide much enhanced antifouling properties. The filtration results indicate that the flux recovery ratio of the modified membrane reached 100% by washing with only distilled water and a total flux recovery ratio of >98% ± 0.0471 for HNT-HFO-loaded membranes in comparison with 59% ± 0.0169 for pristine PES membrane.

Kinetics studies on free radical scavenging property of ceria in polysulfone–ceria radiation resistant mixed-matrix membrane

2021 ◽  
Vol 0 (0) ◽  
Author(s):  
Amita Bedar ◽  
Beena G. Singh ◽  
Pradip K. Tewari ◽  
Ramesh C. Bindal ◽  
Soumitra Kar
Keyword(s):  
Radical Scavenging ◽  
Radiation Environment ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Ceria Nanoparticles ◽  
Ros Scavenging ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Stable States ◽  
Host Matrix ◽  
Γ Radiation

Abstract Cerium oxide (ceria) contains two stable states of cerium ions (Ce3+ and Ce4+). The presence of these two states and the ability to swap from one state to another (Ce3+ ↔ Ce4+) by scavenging the highly reactive oxygen species (ROS) generated from radiolysis of water, ensure the enhanced stability of polysulfone (Psf) membranes in the γ-radiation environment. In this study, the ROS scavenging ability of ceria was studied. Ceria nanoparticles were found to scavenge ROS like hydroxyl radicals and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2). The H2O2 scavenging is due to the peroxidase-like catalytic activity of ceria nanoparticles. The ROS scavenging is responsible for offering protection to the Psf host matrix and in turn the stability to the Psf-ceria mixed-matrix membranes (MMMs) in γ-radiation environment. Thus, presence of ceria nanoparticles provides an opportunity for utilizing Psf-ceria MMMs in ionizing radiation environment with increased life span, without compromise in the performance.

scholarly journals Multiple Amine-Contained POSS-Functionalized Organosilica Membranes for Gas Separation

Membranes ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 194
Author(s):  
Xiuxiu Ren ◽  
Masakoto Kanezashi ◽  
Meng Guo ◽  
Rong Xu ◽  
Jing Zhong ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Gas Separation ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Hybrid Membranes ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Translation Model ◽  
Good Thermal Stability ◽  
Oligomeric Silsesquioxane

A new polyhedral oligomeric silsesquioxane (POSS) designed with eight –(CH2)3–NH–(CH2)2–NH2 groups (PNEN) at its apexes was used as nanocomposite uploading into 1,2-bis(triethoxysilyl)ethane (BTESE)-derived organosilica to prepare mixed matrix membranes (MMMs) for gas separation. The mixtures of BTESE-PNEN were uniform with particle size of around 31 nm, which is larger than that of pure BTESE sols. The characterization of thermogravimetric (TG) and gas permeance indicates good thermal stability. A similar amine-contained material of 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane (APTES) was doped into BTESE to prepare hybrid membranes through a copolymerized strategy as comparison. The pore size of the BTESE-PNEN membrane evaluated through a modified gas-translation model was larger than that of the BTESE-APTES hybrid membrane at the same concentration of additions, which resulted in different separation performance. The low values of Ep(CO2)-Ep(N2) and Ep(N2) for the BTESE-PNEN membrane at a low concentration of PNEN were close to those of copolymerized BTESE-APTES-related hybrid membranes, which illustrates a potential CO2 separation performance by using a mixed matrix membrane strategy with multiple amine POSS as particles.

scholarly journals The Effect of the Temperature and Moisture to the Permeation Properties of PEO-Based Membranes for Carbon-Dioxide Separation

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (13) ◽  
pp. 2053
Author(s):  
Dragutin Nedeljkovic
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Dioxide ◽  
Partial Pressure ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Emission ◽  
Combustion Products ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Gas Treatment ◽  
Carbon Dioxide Separation ◽  
Different Temperatures

An increased demand for energy in recent decades has caused an increase in the emissions of combustion products, among which carbon-dioxide is the most harmful. As carbon-dioxide induces negative environmental effects, like global warming and the greenhouse effect, a decrease of the carbon-dioxide emission has emerged as one of the most urgent tasks in engineering. In this work, the possibility for the application of the polymer-based, dense, mixed matrix membranes for flue gas treatment was tested. The task was to test a potential decrease in the permeability and selectivity of a mixed-matrix membrane in the presence of moisture and at elevated temperature. Membranes are based on two different poly(ethylene oxide)-based polymers filled with two different zeolite powders (ITR and IWS). An additive of detergent type was added to improve the contact properties between the zeolite and polymer matrix. The measurements were performed at three different temperatures (30, 60, and 90 °C) under wet conditions, with partial pressure of the water equal to the vapor pressure of the water at the given temperature. The permeability of carbon-dioxide, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen was measured, and the selectivity of the carbon-dioxide versus other gases was determined. Obtained results have shown that an increase of temperature and partial pressure of the vapor slightly increase both the selectivity and permeability of the synthesized membranes. It was also shown that the addition of the zeolite powder increases the permeability of carbon-dioxide while maintaining the selectivity, compared to hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen.

scholarly journals THE EFFECT OF TYPE ZEOLITE ON THE GAS TRANSPORT PROPERTIES OF POLYIMIDE-BASED MIXED MATRIX MEMBRANES

REAKTOR ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 12 (2) ◽  
pp. 68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tutuk Djoko Kusworo ◽  
Ahmad Fauzi Ismail ◽  
Azeman Mustafa ◽  
Kang Li
Keyword(s):  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Separation Performance ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Scanning Calorimetry ◽  
Zeolite 4A ◽  
Intensity Changes ◽  
Zeolite Type ◽  
Type Zeolite ◽  
Matrix Membranes

The permeation rates of O2, N2, CO2 and CH4 has been studied for polyimide-polyethersulfone (PI/PES) blends-zeolite mixed matrix membranes synthesized in our laboratory. The study investigated the effect of zeolite loading and different zeolite type on the gas separation performance of these mixed matrix membranes. Frequency shifts and absorption intensity changes in the FTIR spectra of the PI/PES blends as compared with those of the pure polymers indicate that there is a mixing of polymer blends at the molecular level. Differential scanning calorimetry measurements of pure and PI/PES blends membranes have showed one unique glass transition temperature that supports the miscible character of the PI/PES mixture. The PI/PES-zeolite 4A mixed matrix membrane with 25 wt % zeolite loading produced the highest O2/N2 and CO2/CH4 selectivity of around 7.45 and 46.05, respectively.

scholarly journals Fabrication of Microcrystalline Cellulose Incorporated Polyethersulfone Hybrid Mixed Matrix Membrane for Humic Acid Removal

2019 ◽  
Vol 30 (Supp.2) ◽  
pp. 41-53
Author(s):  
Amirul Islah Nazri ◽  
◽  
Abdul Latif Ahmad ◽  
Mohd Hazwan Hussin ◽  
◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Humic Acid ◽  
Microcrystalline Cellulose ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Mixed Matrix

scholarly journals P84/Zeolite-Carbon Composite Mixed Matrix Membrane for CO2/CH4 Separation

2019 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 650 ◽  
Author(s):  
Triyanda Gunawan ◽  
Retno Puji Rahayu ◽  
Rika Wijiyanti ◽  
Wan Norharyati Wan Salleh ◽  
Nurul Widiastuti
Keyword(s):  
Carbon Composite ◽  
Gas Permeation ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membranes ◽  
Mixed Matrix Membrane ◽  
Inversion Method ◽  
Mixed Matrix ◽  
Force Microscopy ◽  
Membrane Performance ◽  
Polyimide Membrane ◽  
Phase Inversion Method

Mixed Matrix Membranes (MMMs) which consist of 0.3 wt.% Zeolite-Carbon Composite (ZCC) dispersed in BTDA-TDI/MDI (P84 co-polyimide) have been prepared through phase inversion method by using N-methyl-2-pyrrolidone (NMP) as a solvent. Membranes were characterized by X-Ray Diffraction (XRD), Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM), Atomic Force Microscopy (AFM), Thermogravimetric Analysis (TGA), and Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR). Membrane performance was measured by a single gas permeation of CO2 and CH4. The maximum permeability of CO2 and CH4, which up to 12.67 and 6.03 Barrer, respectively. P84/ZCC mixed matrix membrane also showed a great enhancement in ideal selectivity of CO2/CH4 2.10 compared to the pure P84 co-polyimide membrane.

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